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Indiana State’s Kooker named to all-MVC first team

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Former Ankeny soccer star Chloee Kooker has been named to the all-Missouri Valley Conference first team. Kooker, a sophomore midfielder at Indiana State, started all 10 matches for the Sycamores during the 2021 spring season. She recorded 895 minutes of action, including at least 90 minutes in nine of the 10 games. Kooker had three shots throughout the … [Read more...] about Indiana State’s Kooker named to all-MVC first team

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ soccer team

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When the Ankeny girls' soccer program began in 1996, the Hawkettes didn't immediately find success. Ankeny struggled in its first three seasons, going a combined 12-33-1 under coach Rhonda Fors. However, Fors turned the program around in 1999, guiding the Hawkettes to a 12-7 record for their first winning season. Since then, the Ankeny program … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ soccer team

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carlie Jensen, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

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Senior midfielder Carlie Jensen is one of the top returning players for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. She helped the Jaguars to a 16-4 record last year and was named to the all-tournament team after the Jaguars reached the Class 3A semifinals. Jensen led the team with 10 goals and eight assists. She was selected to the Class 3A all-state … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carlie Jensen, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

More all-state honors for Harrington, Kooker, Wee and Wyckoff

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Senior Chloee Kooker and junior Ashley Harrington of Ankeny have been joined by seniors Olivia Wee and Allie Wyckoff of Ankeny Centennial on the girls' Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. That quartet previously received first-team honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Kooker, a defender, was also … [Read more...] about More all-state honors for Harrington, Kooker, Wee and Wyckoff

Ankeny star Kooker named Miss Iowa Soccer for 2019

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When the Ankeny girls' soccer team captured the Class 3A state title earlier this month, it appeared to be the perfect way for senior defender Chloee Kooker to close out her illustrious high school career. Kooker was named to the all-tournament team for the second straight year after the Hawkettes won the fourth state championship in school history. She … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Kooker named Miss Iowa Soccer for 2019

GOAAAAAAAAL!!!! Ankeny girls claim crown on Adamson’s game-winner

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Saige Adamson never thought she'd score the game-winning goal in a state championship soccer game. As a defender, she always figured she'd be the one to stop the other team from scoring. On Saturday, Ankeny's senior captain managed to do both. While recording another clean sheet, Adamson also took advantage of a rare scoring opportunity in the box, … [Read more...] about GOAAAAAAAAL!!!! Ankeny girls claim crown on Adamson’s game-winner

Hawkettes flip their way back to title game, will play Waukee for 3A crown

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team is headed back to the Class 3A state championship game. And if there was any doubt, the Hawkettes are pretty flipping excited. After sixth-ranked Ankeny posted a 2-0 victory over No. 7 Dowling Catholic in the Class 3A semifinals on Friday at Cownie Soccer Complex, senior defender Chloee Kooker celebrated the win by doing a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes flip their way back to title game, will play Waukee for 3A crown

Jaguars, Hawkettes gear up for rematches in Class 3A quarterfinals

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The girls' Class 3A state soccer tournament has a familiar look to it. All eight qualifiers are back from last year's tournament. Even more amazing, all four of Thursday's quarterfinal games are rematches from 2018. Fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial (15-3), the defending champion, will play No. 5 Council Bluffs Lincoln (16-2) at 4:15 p.m. on Field 8 at … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes gear up for rematches in Class 3A quarterfinals

Gretz, Sharar lead Hawkettes past C.R. Prairie, back to state tournament

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It was going to take a lot more than a little rain to stop the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes took the lead less than a minute into the game and went on to defeat No. 10 Cedar Rapids Prairie, 4-0, in a Class 3A regional final on Monday at Ankeny. The game was played in a steady rain. "It's such an amazing feeling to be going back … [Read more...] about Gretz, Sharar lead Hawkettes past C.R. Prairie, back to state tournament

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Chloee Kooker, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Senior defender Chloee Kooker has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team to a 13-4 record. She is one of the Hawkettes' captains. Kooker has scored four goals this season. She has also contributed five assists. Here is some inside info on Kooker: Congratulations on your team's 1-0 victory at Waukee on May 20. What was the key to beating … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Chloee Kooker, Ankeny girls’ soccer

Crosstown rivals gear up for top-10 showdowns at Ankeny Derby

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Tuesday's Ankeny Derby will feature a pair of top-10 soccer showdowns at Ankeny Centennial. In the opener, the sixth-ranked Centennial girls' team (1-1, 8-3) will host No. 3 Ankeny (2-0, 10-2) at 6 p.m. It will be a rematch of last year's Class 3A championship game, which was won by the Jaguars, 3-2. "I'm sure Ankeny will be fired up and rightfully … [Read more...] about Crosstown rivals gear up for top-10 showdowns at Ankeny Derby

Jaguars top rival Ankeny in thriller for their 2nd state title in 3 years

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Ankeny Centennial senior Kenzie Geiger held onto the Class 3A championship trophy and didn't want to let go. She finally allowed somebody else to hold it when a reporter interrupted her victory celebration. "It feels really amazing," Geiger said after the top-ranked Jaguars defeated No. 2 Ankeny, 3-2, in the Class 3A final of the girls' state soccer … [Read more...] about Jaguars top rival Ankeny in thriller for their 2nd state title in 3 years

Class 3A title game puts Iowa Rush teammates on opposite sides of field

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Saturday's Class 3A championship game at the girls' state soccer tournament was like an instrasquad scrimmage for the Iowa Rush. About 20 members of the Rush played for either Ankeny or Ankeny Centennial in the title contest at Cownie Soccer Complex, putting teammates and lifelong friends on opposite sides of the field. "It was a little physical, and … [Read more...] about Class 3A title game puts Iowa Rush teammates on opposite sides of field

Humble Legg sets single-season scoring record in Hawkettes’ win over Indianola

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Ankeny's Alexis Legg scored four goals in the first 10 minutes of Wednesday's girls' soccer game against visiting Indianola. And she wasn't done yet. Legg later added a fifth goal, allowing her to break the school's single-season scoring record, as the second-ranked Hawkettes romped to a 10-0 victory in a Class 3A regional semifinal. The game ended at … [Read more...] about Humble Legg sets single-season scoring record in Hawkettes’ win over Indianola

Kooker records hat trick as Hawkettes romp past Roosevelt

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This time, the Ankeny girls' soccer team didn't have to go to extra time. Instead, the third-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 10-0 victory over Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference game on Tuesday at Cownie Park. The contest ended early due to the 10-goal mercy rule. "These are always games where you work on the little details right now, especially … [Read more...] about Kooker records hat trick as Hawkettes romp past Roosevelt

Legg scores 4 goals in Hawkettes’ 10-0 victory

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Ankeny senior Alexis Legg showed on Friday why she's considered one of the state's top girls' soccer players. The Augustana (S.D.) recruit scored four goals to lead the fifth-ranked Hawkettes to a 10-0 victory over visiting Marshalltown. She has now scored 18 goals on the season, putting her just one goal behind a group of six players that leads the state … [Read more...] about Legg scores 4 goals in Hawkettes’ 10-0 victory

Hawkettes ‘don’t play their best’ but still roll to 7-0 triumph

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The members of the Ankeny girls' soccer team may have been a little distracted during Friday's game against Des Moines Lincoln. With prom weekend coming up, the fifth-ranked Hawkettes didn't play their best but still managed to post a 7-0 victory at Cownie Park. "It was kind of a tough night," said Ankeny coach Dan Bertsch. "We never really found our … [Read more...] about Hawkettes ‘don’t play their best’ but still roll to 7-0 triumph